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Hereditary alpha-tryptasemia: a commonly inherited modifier of anaphylaxis

Wu, Richard, Lyons, Jonathan J.·2021·Current Allergy and Asthma Reports

Abstract

Purpose of review Hereditary alpha-tryptasemia (HαT) is an autosomal dominant genetic trait and a common cause of elevated basal serum tryptase in Western populations. It is a risk factor for severe anaphylaxis among individuals with venom allergy and an established modifier of anaphylaxis and mast cell mediator-associated symptoms among patients with systemic mastocytosis. Understanding the physiology of tryptases and how this may relate to the clinical features associated with HαT is the first step in identifying optimal medical management and targets for novel therapeutics.Recent findings HαT prevalence is increased in both clonal and non-clonal mast cell-associated disorders where it augments symptoms of immediate hypersensitivity, including anaphylaxis. The unique properties of naturally occurring α/β-tryptase heterotetramers may explain certain elements of phenotypes associated with HαT, though additional mechanisms are being evaluated. This review provides an overview of the clinical and translational studies that have identified HαT as a modifier of mast cell-associated disorders and anaphylaxis and discusses mechanisms that may potentially explain some of these clinical findings.

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  • The number of TPSAB1 copies determines an increase in α-tryptase levels, leading to elevated BST, with each additional copy adding approximately 9-10 ng/ml to basal BST levels.

    “Further studies have elucidated as the number of TPSAB1 copies determined an increase in α-tryptase levels, on turn ultimately leading to elevated BST, each additional copy number adding approximately 9–10 ng/ml to the basal BST levels (12, 13).”

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Authors
Wu, R., & Lyons, J. J.
Affiliations
National Institutes of Health (US)
Corresponding author
Lyons, Jonathan J.
Venue
Current Allergy and Asthma Reports
Published
2021-05
Volume
21
Issue
5
Pages
33-33
ISSN
  • 1529-7322 (ISSN-L)
  • 1534-6315
OpenAlex
W3162279999
Cited by
43
References
58
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 14 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 11 · 2021: 2
FWCI
0.62
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Current Allergy and Asthma Reports (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Mast cells and histamine
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Immunology and Allergy › Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
Keywords
hereditary alpha-tryptasemia, anaphylaxis, serum tryptase, venom allergy, systemic mastocytosis, immediate hypersensitivity, genetic modifiers
MeSH terms
Anaphylaxis, Genotype, Humans, Mast Cells, Mastocytosis, Phenotype, Tryptases

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